Tempranillo – 2019; Lewis Wines; Johnson City, Texas

This soon to be Hickory Sands AVA sourced fruit will surely be on your “most wanted” list for your cellar. Sourced from Parr Vineyards, this Tempranillo vintage has good ripe red berry notes, along with some smoke and a touch of leather. Yum! It is just a tad bit more translucent than most Texas Tempranillo wines, but does have an interesting way how it conveys the back light. Let’s call this vintage medium bodied with some earthy undertones for character. A beautiful bottle to pair with food or sip on its own.  Enjoy!

www.lewiswines.com

Maximum Red Blend Reserve – 2020; Trivento; Mendoza, Argentina

This Argentinian red blend will really peak your wine senses in all the right places. Grown in the Mendoza area, this balance of Cabernet Sauvignon 50% and Malbec 50% pours a bright ruby red color followed by an aromatic sensation of black cherry, some pepper and a little bit of cigar. Swirl, sip and repeat, and you’ll relish those enticing added senses of plum, and a touch of vanilla. The acidity is just right and the after sensation will just make you crave for more. Enjoy!

www.trivento.com

Estate Kuhlmanation Red – 2019; Kuhlman Cellars; Stonewall, Texas

Behold, their first estate red blend release! Many years in the making awaited this fine wine to be sipped and savored. This lovely blend of Carignan/Mourvèdre/Aglianico was aged 20 months in French Oak before sitting in the bottle a bit longer. What you get is some fine blackberry and blueberry notes, firm tannins, and medium acidity. It’s very well balanced and will hit that mouthfeel in all the right places. Take another sip or two and you might pick up on a touch of tobacco. This little plot of Texas Hill Country AVA fruit has shown it can do quite well. Enjoy!

www.kuhlmancellars.com

Chenin Blanc – 2022; William Chris Vineyards; Hye, Texas

Sourced from Dell Valley Vineyard in the far out regions of West Texas, is this amazing Chenin Blanc to enjoy. This Chenin Blanc wine is unlike other Texas ones you may have tried in the past. It holds much more minerality, bigger acids, yet light body in feel. For the nose, that lemon sensation is a killer followed by some pears. Swirl and sip, and you’ll be quite enticed by the crisp texture and smooth sensation. Bring on the seafood feast, because this white wine will be the star of the show. Cheers!

www.williamchriswines.com

Mourvèdre Whole Cluster – 2019; French Connection Wines; Hye, Texas

Racing in at 15.2 abv, this whole cluster fermented wine shows a lot of great structure that you may not get otherwise. Sourced from Texas High Plains AVA, it pours a light ruby red color with notes of big black fruit that will grace your wine senses, plus a touch of pepper. Take a few more sips and savor the nice earthy notes that meld well with the tannins that round things out. This one is a great versatile wine to pair, so taste, pair with assorted food options to your heart’s delight, and repeat. Santé!

www.frenchconnectionhye.com

Viognier Reserve – 2021; Adega Vinho Winery; Stonewall, Texas

Viognier lovers, rejoice! Sourced from Veesart Vineyards of the Texas High Plains AVA, this mighty wine has a lot to offer for that A to Z sensation. Clocking in at 15% abv, you’ll notice the delightful tropical notes of citrus and lemon along with some apples. It has good minerality to it and the acidity seems to be just about right. As you sip and savor, you might also pick up a touch of honeysuckle, as well. Chilled, this Viognier also makes an excellent afternoon summer sipper, too. Enjoy!

www.adegavinho.com

Souzao – 2018; Bending Branch Winery; Comfort, Texas

You might see different variations in spelling of this varietal, but nonetheless it’s a unique grape that makes a satisfying tasting wine. This estate sourced fruit (Lost Pirogue Vineyard) is located near Center Point, TX, which has a limestone rubble terrain that adds its own character to the wine profile. Blueberry and plum are some of the predominant notes you will initially enjoy with this wine followed by a bit of licorice. There is a touch of spice to enhance the fruit flavors as well for this medium bodied Texas Hill Country red. The finish is quite smooth and satisfying for full palate and mouthfeel enjoyment. Saúde!

www.bendingbranchwinery.com

Petite Sirah – 2020; Pebble Rock Cellars; Johnson City, Texas

Behold, some mighty fine Petite Sirah to savor for sure!  Gossip has it that the grapes were sourced from Hoover Valley Vineyards (now Uplift) of the Texas Hill Country AVA.  Let’s claim this bottle of wine at about medium bodied with pronounced blueberries and some blackberries here and there.  The acids and tannins seemed to have struck a good balance.  As you relish every sip, you’ll be embraced by that rich mouthfeel, as well. You’ll cherish this one thoroughly, so enjoy every drop. Cheers!

www.pebblerockcellars.wine